Never Seen So Many Bears In One Area Before | Living Off-Grid In Bear Country

My name is Chrome i have been living in y cargo van for 6 years now. I started this lifestyle BROKE and IN DEBT and after 11 months of living the van life i cleared my debt and started to put my life back together and build for a better future. I have turned my original van into a badass camper van that is lifted with all the toys. Over the years i went from being broke and stealth camping in the city and sleeping at walmarts... to now, living fulltime in a jacked up van and driving deep off-grid into the backcountry and living life in the dirt. WOW LIFE HAS CHANGED.
I now have a shop space to keep me busy through the winters here on Canada's westcoast. Went from Van Life to VAN LIFE + SHOP LIFE !!!!!! Come join this crazy van life journey of mine. HIT SUBSCRIBE, trust me its gonna be a WILD RIDE.
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[@CHRISTONLYCLOTHING]

Man the shot of you sitting in the chair next to the lake makes us feel like we're really sitting there next to you that was an insane shot .

[@lilvalentine545]

it's so amazing it looks AI 😂

[@TheMagicDesign]

More separate videos of a stationary shot with no talking and just watching you in nature. This video was AWESOME and peaceful!!!

[@thehemiolds455]

You ain't kidding that's the best part😌😌

[@anon8219ak]

Bro u chilling in that chair was asmr worthy. I need more of that

[@mtndaisy870]

Watching tne river next to youn Xhrome...that was perfect. My most favorite thing in the world. Beautiful..thank you.

[@rainsofhealing]

Ditto

[@sherrieduncan6637]

Why separate?

[@belindaboudreau9178]

Bear sightings! loons serenading, Cruzie, sound of trickling water, beautiful scenery and camping! Can’t beat that! Thx Chrome!

[@sacredstonecards9051]

Dearest Chrome, for me, this was one of your Top 5 Videos, and maybe even Number 1, for me. The beauty of where you were, baby bears, Cruzie, and then You. You, your beautiful off grid, calm, spiritual self. Just watching you sitting by the lake, hearing Cruzie's collar ding his bowl, trickle of the stream, the Loon, crow and...silence. Thank you Chrome, I really needed this. ❤❤❤

[@maylinehan9135]

The sound of running water and the tranquility was just awesome.

[@ruththompson9369]

I just died and went to heaven.. Ocean and bears dear sweet man that all I need today in this old life of mine..be safe and love from the USA

[@thomaskeenan1717]

Chrome you are a blessed man you look so relaxed also that lake looked like a living Bob Ross painting

[@theaofthemountains5922]

Chrome, you are so hyper about everything, that it is sweet to see you finally just sitting, looking over the view and listening to the babbling brook. It proves you can actually stay and sit still. LOL, but your mind, I'm sure, is buzzing fast forward. thx for this lovely post - Mama bear knew you were there.

[@LSChestersMom]

LOVE the bears... I mean, it's their world!

[@lucyalderman422]

I’m so glad that you’re smart enough to stay in your vehicle and not turn them into a petting zoo

[@flowergirl1ful]

He would be a meal!

[@user-nz2hs8fr2y]

Thank you Chrome for giving me a meditation vacation. It was beautiful.

[@ceebee987]

Loon calls are the most hauntingly beautiful sounds. They are my absolute favourite. What a stunning spot.

[@user-dr2js7bv2i]

That last spot you camped at was straight out of a fairy tale! That has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. The water was so clear, and the birds singing, oh my!

[@jodiesebek2440]

So envious but thank you for sharing this very peaceful place ✌️✌️😎 Smooches for Cruzie 💋 🐾 🦴

[@bosslady1755]

WOW it looks like an oil painting behind Cruzzy !! That's MARVELOUS 22:52

[@bosslady1755]

Heyyy Chrome you look like a King on a throne sittn there over lookn the WORLD !! Enjoy & O Heyyy Cruzzy wus sup? Take Care ❤❤❤❤❤ 22:08

[@pamelaoncale]

I needed this SO BADLY! Just the footage of you sitting quietly with the water trickling in the background.... seriously, time finally slowed down for the first time in probably a year or more for me and I felt so relaxed just sitting back watching and listening. Thanks for that Chrome!

[@tgland02494]

She reminds me of the black bear that lives down below my house. She doesn’t bother anything but keeps the possum, armadillo, and raccoon population down. 😅

[@kimberlyastanton785]

Chrome I wish I had card of that scenery of the beautiful land of the trees and mountains 😊😊😊😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joeythenomad]

Bears are sketchy, but baby bears are awesomeление

[@Erin-Thor]

Baby bears around Mama Bear 🐻 are scary. Baby bears when you can’t see mommy bear are scary AF. 😂

[@angelapietras1235]

Those bears were so cute,thanks for that Chrome and Cruzie bear.

[@rangovanlife]

Sharing this beautiful spot with your best friend, is priceless. Nice to see you relaxing and enjoy yourself.

[@Erin-Thor]

Trust me, Mama Bear 🐻 knew EXACTLY where you were and what you are. She wasn’t threatened but I’m guessing she gave some signal when her cubs crossed the road to get them back. That is a BEAUTIFUL 🥰 area you are in! Not sure if you said where it was, but if not please share! I’d love to camp up there someday. 😎👍🏽

[@grammamiatoo]

He is at Uculet Vancouver Island ..west coast.

[@Erin-Thor]

@@grammamiatoo - Thanks! So pretty there!

[@rosesandthorns7789]

Oh gosh 😮!!! Are you kidding the footage in your 🪑 by the lake and the trees and sky in background AND the sound of the 💧🌲🌳🌊! 🙌🙌🎥🎥🎥! Please do some MORE of these types of nature scenes and the right music 🎶 as you know what to do!

[@wheniamhome]

the sound of a loon...beautiful.

[@nailazion3113]

Hey Chrome and Cruz....I love bears....they music and the drone views are beautiful....thanks for sharing the water babbling....so calming..

[@SAP64]

That lake looked absolutly serene. So, the step you bought for yourself, place against the folded up stairs that are between the front seats. That should help Cruz climbing into the passenger seat. Give it a go and see if it works.

[@debramickley2295]

So cute 🤗. Thanks for sharing Chrome 🙏😎🚐🇨🇦

[@pennystratton1018]

Cru doesn't bark at the bears? You do you and enjoy yourself. You've done a lot in the past few weeks. I'm glad you are safe. Always enjoy what you are doing .

[@astronun]

dude keep it up with filming in 4k it is literally a game changer! it looks so MUCH better then 1080p

[@KJ4RMZ]

Dude, as much as we like riding with you and Cruz, you have to take some time for yourself. You do you and we will be here waiting.

[@brianvoss6038]

You sitting, by the lake, with mountain and beautiful skies, in the background almost looks like a painting. Almost AI..ish.

[@prizm63]

Called FIST TIME. hold the fist to the horrizon then stack one fist up until you touch the sun. That will give you the hours . Each finger on the fist position give you about 15mins . Nice knowing this , dont use a watch.

[@SharonByrd-zt7sd]

YES HE IS! CRUZIE IS JUST AS CUTE AS THOSE BEAR, IF NOT CUTER!!!!!

[@marciaburrows7070]

Suggestion: put the stool you got for you at the back of the Cruzy steps....as a step up to those steps so Cruzy can easily get into the front seat from the back area. Just an idea.

[@dross24MA]

Heh heh heh, lots of us saw the same relationship! 😊

[@abridalmaven]

I was thinking that too.

[@missinginbc]

Love the shots of solitude! Beautiful.

[@stephanietempleman2916]

Thank you for this video. I have been sick as a dog and this video. This. This right here is why we love ya. Sharing your peace with us. VV ✌️✌️

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

Hope you're on your way to feeling better 🤍

[@stephanietempleman2916]

​@@PattisArtInnaVan trying. But this video helps. Thanks for the kind words

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

@@stephanietempleman2916 sending you healthy thoughts and wishes my friend. Hope you are on the mend soon!

[@kirkenpat]

Great, now I have to pee! 😅😅😅. This is one of my favorite videos of yours! The quiet, relaxing time by the lake with the mountains in the background and the water sounds is SO relaxing! Don’t stop doing the videos of the new shop and all of the usual life experiences, but these quiet times in the wilderness are golden!

[@sadierayborn8241]

This beautiful area must not have been in the burning area of last year!! It’s absolutely serene🤗❣️

[@revyred8679]

Chrome can sit calmly....what a shot❤❤❤

[@lylewollenhaupt7424]

One word........Peaceful !!!

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

I got heavy rain and hail yesterday. Big wildfire 100 miles south at Ruidoso, NM. They got needed ra>n, maybe the wildfire will get reduced. So beautiful in BC, an idyllic day on the lake.

[@davearce3115]

That spot looks so relaxing, and the water flow sound amazing :)

[@lindachrisman]

Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!

[@lindabloomfield4879]

I like many others have really enjoyed this vlog it was so peaceful with the sounds of nature and lapping waves

[@pattymills1635]

Amazing video Chrome! I’d love to be lying in a hammock next to the lake. What a beautiful, relaxing spot! So happy you and Cruzie could just be… peaceful. ❤

[@rebeccadumbrow1213]

You found the perfect spot❤❤

[@karenr67]

I was so relaxing with you on the shore. Listening to water hitting the rocks, Heaven .

[@sheilacaine]

Ahhhh the sound of the water. Beautiful. ❤❤ Glad you got out for some time to yourself. Thanks for sharing. ❤❤

[@kathleencomyn5228]

OMG, I wish I was you today sitting by that river and just relaxing. It would be bliss to me 😍

[@joanscotto5822]

Beautiful video ... The lake you sat at was just like a picture ... Moving picture ... Little bears were wonderful ❤️❤️

[@southernvanlifewithrj2774]

Hey chrome hey cruzie ..yea ac ...yea bears ...from a distance .lol

[@loudybelle]

Beautiful vid ❤❤

[@susanerinfret2605]

Boy you are so so lucky to find those beautifull spots. One with the sound of the océan with the waves and the other with the sound and the beautifull view ofa lake ! And those 2 cubs so cute ,I envy you 😉😍🥰 From Québec city 🇲🇶

[@susanturner1262]

that was a dream camp site thank you for shareing it. we cant wait to get our ambo in your shop to have it checkedout so we can go drive about.

[@ImInMyELEMENT]

Chrome! ❤❤❤ when you were just sitting there at the lake, with no music,just the sound of the water and the wind. NO MUSIC! That’s what I enjoy is just watching you enjoy pure nature

[@mamawanderlust6000]

It's so beautiful there. Those bears were so cute too and how awesome it would be to see them in person.

[@MsLori1973]

Ohh theyre so beautifil. Aww only a few weeks old i think. Best vid ever i love it..❤

[@junemartin609]

I enjoyed watching your video was so calming and peaceful. Delightful seeing the little bear cub's. Hi from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@starrmcurry2718]

Stunning views….my fishing pole would be very busy in that lake!

[@MsLori1973]

Can hear the loons talkin too. Hiw peaceful is that shower. Hope no bear sneaks up looking for hot dogs n nuggets. 😂 lol i dont remember the last time i sat in a chair by the water like that. Id def dall a sleep tho 😊

[@Musicescape17]

Were those bear patties ? I guess that works as a signal to know if there’s bears in the area. That bear family was cute. Great video!

[@steventeague9428]

Beautiful landscape

[@albertarose1433]

One of my favorite videos of yours on the road. I even took a photo of the lake and surrounding mountains 🏔️. Breathtaking. Thank you.

[@nancypeplau9747]

So relaxing! I was sitting right there next to you! Thanks for sharing this Chrome. You are living the dream!❤

[@riapoole2850]

Such an incredibly beautiful and peaceful spot you found. I would love to live in a place like that. The sound of the water was awesome. TFS.

[@Musicescape17]

Cruz & I sound alike when we snooze 💤 😂😂 🐶

[@manyahope52]

Chrome, this is your best video of them all! You live in the most beautiful environment. TY

[@shaunna6673]

You guys lucked out with that Gorgeous spot to relax by that lake! It was nice to chill there.

[@amstergal]

I needed this more than you did! (haha). BC is so gorgeous, that reflection could not have been more perfect. Love seeing the bears and while anxious knew you and Cruzie were fine. (because you posted this video, :) Your trip ahead sounds amazing!

[@steventeague9428]

When I watch live stream on my Smart TV you have to watch all advertisement.

[@Erin-Thor]

I do too on occasion, if it comes with a remote, you can use the cursor or direction buttons to highlight skip and press O.K. to move on. But as he gets revenue, I just pour a fresh cup of coffee and let him enjoy the .002 cents. LOL!

[@lindasteller]

Ahhhh. Thanks for the chill in an epically beautiful spot. That was very relaxing.

[@bethgarrison1751]

Loved this vid - bears, loons, ravens, water sounds & solitude. Maybe your small step stool would help Cruz jump up to his new platform? Enjoy your trip up north. Drove a VW bus up the Dempster hwy one summer. Bought gas in Dawson & halfway to Inuvik (Eagle Point). McBride museum in Whitehorse has an amazing gold exhibit. Beringia museum also worth seeing.

[@myperspective3070]

❤❤❤CRUZZZEEEEEE oh my gosh he was so cute in the background during the whole video 🤭! In the end he found a comfy dip in the dirt to sit CAN GET ANY CUTER than THAT 😍!!

[@staceygiometti9680]

That View From The Lake You Stayed At Last Was Breathtaking.😊

[@broella6493]

Loved this video! ❤to you and Cruz!

[@001salem]

Beyond peaceful! It's bordering on Shangri-la!

[@rosemarybrown3196]

Beautiful scenery

[@user-oj2hy2jd3g]

Loved the video Chrome, and you are so right. Cruzie is sweet. Little bears cute, too

[@user-zk5dj8bz9k]

It might be easier for Cruise if you put that step stool in front of the steps when their between the seats. Dogs seem to prefer wider steps length wise. I know mine do anyways! Barb T

[@DaliwolfBacon]

The bears,and the scenery, was just amazing! Thanks!

[@user-momofpups]

There are so many bears on the island this year. Coming down to civilization to eat.

[@rhaven50]

I see them year round.

[@dross24MA]

Possibly driven down by the fires?

[@rhaven50]

@@dross24MA I've been on the island forever. There have always been bears.

[@moiratimmons8755]

Its eat grass season. Salmonberries coming ripe too

[@EricSann]

Wow dude, that place is amazing… just breathtaking

[@hood128uk]

wow from uk

[@conniewaite1371]

Try dunking Cruzies paws in a water pan,then dry them off.get more sand off that way

[@juniorjuss4543]

I’ve had a kinda strange day hauling a load of freight from Calgary to Penticton,this chill vibe on this video is much appreciated sir,thank you.

[@DJARTWORX]

I could leave sten to that sound at 17 minutes all day long. Amazing

[@traveldreamer4616]

Simply breathtaking. There is nothing quite like nature to bring clarity and focus. Cruzie enjoyed his walk. An adorable pup. Your epoxy flooring looks great. Star Link has been a huge asset for van dwellers. Cruzie has it right-a day in the sun is awesome. The drone shots are wonderful. Thank you.

[@lupesanchez8077]

The view is so beautiful, so nice and calm. I wish I could be there.❤

[@wendyloughery]

Beautiful places and the bears just nature at her finest thanks for sharing

[@jayward8237]

Awesome sauce video!

[@loriaversher5477]

Chrome, the reflection on the water is awesome. Thanks for sharing with us! Enjoy, enjoy. The scene with you in the chair and the water going could work for us to go to sleep by!LOL

[@iamgeoffandthisismystory]

That's what we call a Superepisode! 🤙🏻

[@olivetom]

That lake side view is picturesque. And the sound of that trickling water is so peaceful and relaxing. So awesome.❤❤❤

[@user-re5ly3ww6u]

Beautiful views of the Canadian backcountry.

[@anniehawkins6321]

Gorgeous bears up close and such awesome country , you never fail to feed my eyes and mind with your videos, takes my breath away sometimes. I am glad you realize how blessed you are to have the ability and love to live with nature

[@FloatingVillageLife]

is a heartfelt and adventurous exploration of nature and friendship. The way you capture the experience of van camping in the wild, surrounded by the beauty and excitement of black bear country, is truly inspiring. It's a wonderful tribute to the bonds we share and the memories we create in the great outdoors. I am Floating Village Life.

[@lynndandelion]

So glad you left the camera up for a while on the beach. Super nice perspective. I could have listened to that for hours.

[@anthonyp22]

I loved this video. You can get good money for the segment of you sitting in your chair by the babbling Brooke. Extremely relaxing to listen to it. I could fall asleep to that every night. I’m jealous.

[@lindaraleigh5960]

Thanks for sharing Chrome, i was getting antsy not seeing any posts. Cruzie is adorable as always. Take care.😊